VinFast US CFO included in North America layoffs: report

The cuts come as the company is consolidating its Canadian and U.S. strategic business and management operations into a single unit that will be known as VinFast North America.

By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 7, 2023

Pinterest CFO to depart following weak quarter

Todd Morgenfeld’s departure follows mediocre quarterly results from the social media service, which is facing a slowdown in ad spending.

By Grace Noto • Feb. 7, 2023

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Digital transformation, one smart step at a time

As pricing pressures tighten margins and technologies like artificial intelligence evolve, finance chiefs are more closely scrutinizing the cost and returns of the tech tools they implement.

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Sony expands CFO’s duties, adding president, COO

The move will help the company strengthen its management structure, according to CEO Kenichiro Yoshida.

By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 2, 2023

How CFOs can cut costs using data: BigPanda

Using data to identify mission-critical investments can help CFOs be proactive rather than reactive as they face a highly inflationary environment.  

By Grace Noto • Feb. 2, 2023

4 rules for CFOs cutting office space

Trimming office space budgets has always been a quick cost-cutting solution for companies in recessionary times. Now hybrid work is complicating matters.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 31, 2023

Battling SEC, crypto firm Gemini picks new finance head

Gemini’s new finance chief takes the helm as the cryptocurrency sector faces increased scrutiny from regulators. Its partner Genesis filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this month.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 30, 2023

FASB poised for another crypto vote

The FASB is on track to issue proposed new standards for cryptocurrency by April. The implosion of crypto exchange FTX is likely to sharpen scrutiny of the project. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 27, 2023

Southwest ups tech spend to $1.3 billion

The airline will be increasing its technology spending following a quarterly loss triggered by its holiday traveling system failure, which resulted in the cancelation of over 16,700 flights in a ten-day period.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 27, 2023

Companies face data privacy maze, skills gap

CFOs could be under increased pressure this year to focus on privacy, as new state laws come into effect.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 27, 2023

5 CFO tips for boosting tech ROI

CFOs are overhauling their technology budgets as inflation, slumping economic growth and other external forces jeopardize their earnings targets.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 27, 2023

IBM, SAP latest to slash workforce

IBM joins Microsoft, Google, Salesforce and now SAP SE in paring down its workforce as the technology and software industries face a highly inflationary environment.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 26, 2023

How to balance growth and cash flow amid uncertain demand

Meritech Capital partner joins Airbase CFO to discuss metrics as a framework for when to say ‘no’.

By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 26, 2023

KPMG primes shrinking CFO, CPA pipeline

The shortage of accountants is one of the main concerns keeping KPMG’s Greg Engel up at night. The firm is teaming up with universities to expand the talent pool.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 25, 2023

CFOs must stay disciplined on tech spend

When it comes to tech spending, finance heads should keep their focus on business needs first and transformation second.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 24, 2023

Tech firms hunt for ‘operating’ CFOs

Technology firms are seeking CFOs that can add financial rigor to their operations even as they move to cut staff and costs in the face of a probable recession.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 23, 2023

Billtrust plots growth in B2B

Although many companies are pulling back spending amid the murkier economic climate, new CEO Sunil Rajasekar said the B2B payments firm is not. 

By Caitlin Mullen • Jan. 19, 2023

nCino cuts 7% of workforce, CFO departs

nCino and Microsoft are the latest tech firms to announce layoffs. The sector has been hit by declining sales for PCs and software, plummeting valuations and high inflation.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 19, 2023

FASB mulls two new software accounting options

The project to improve software accounting standards is a long time coming. At least one element of the current standards has remained largely unchanged since 1985. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 19, 2023

Cyber, business interruption remain top global corporate risks

Risk management leaders remain highly concerned about the threat of malicious attacks and data breaches, according to Allianz Global.

By David Jones • Jan. 18, 2023

CFOs plan to cut staff, increase hiring budgets

Concern about higher wages and a skilled labor shortage are foremost in CFOs minds as they grapple with continued economic headwinds.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 17, 2023

CFOs zero in on digital transformation

Finance leaders are still prioritizing digital transformation even as they face economic headwinds.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 13, 2023

Ex-CFO of email security firm pleads guilty in $50M fraud scheme

The former CFO of GigaTrust faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to defraud investors and lenders, including by fabricating bank statements.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 13, 2023

CFOs to combat downturn with more automation

CFOs should think about automation as an “additional teammate” in their financial departments as they look to push digital transformation initiatives forward in the new year.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 3, 2023

The last mile of CFO success

Chief financial officers who promote forward-thinking ideas will be more likely to achieve their goals.

Dec. 19, 2022

ROI focus ensures high-value tech stack: LearnUpon CFO

Considering ROI as well as costs can help CFOs manage their tech stacks more cost-effectively, especially as they face persistent economic headwinds.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 15, 2022